Mayo and Kerry to earn €400,000 each from London challenge match

The high‑profile challenge match between All‑Ireland SFC finalists Kerry and Mayo in London is expected to generate up to £1 million (€1.16 million), with each county set to receive close to €400,000.

The “Mayo Kerry Global Series” game will be played at Saracens’ StoneX Stadium in Hendon on Saturday, 28 November. Tickets, priced from £40 for standing to £75 for seated options, go on sale early next week, with around 8,000 available to the public and the remainder allocated to VIPs, sponsors and corporate partners.

Because the artificial 4G pitch measures roughly 120 m by 70 m, the match will not be a full 15‑a‑side affair and unlimited substitutes may be permitted. A legends exhibition match will precede the fixture, and Cavan folk band The High Stool Prophets will provide entertainment after the game.

Specially commissioned jerseys and regular Kerry and Mayo merchandise will be on sale at the venue. The event is backed by UK‑based construction firm JRL Group, founded by Mayo native John Reddington, and may feature up to ten sponsors.

Organisers hope to expand the stadium’s usual 10,500 capacity to meet strong demand following Mayo’s first All‑Ireland win in 75 years and Kerry’s continued popularity in London.

Source: Irish Examiner. Photo: Huy Phan / Pexels.